One Pan Smothered Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This One Pan Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice in one easy dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place chicken in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
- Add rice and stir to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, cover, and reduce heat.
- Simmer until the rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Chicken breast can be used as an alternative to thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pan Smothered Chicken and Rice, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food